Differences Between Highand Low Profit Groups Heifer Carcass Characteristics
Ribeye Area, in2 12.2 vs. 12.3
Backfat, in. 0.50 vs. 0.42
% Yield Grade 4 3.7 vs. 0.0
% Yield Grade 1 and 2 55.6 vs. 70.4
% Choice or Prime 96.3 vs. 18.5
Carcass Price, $/cwt $128.39 vs. $107.39